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TED 1998

TED 1998 took place in Vancouver, Canada, as part of the Ideas category conference series. The event has continued across tracked editions in 1998, 2024, 2025, and 2026. The speaker lineup reflects a diverse range of creative and influential figures. Notable speakers included Aimee Mullins, a Paralympic athlete and model known for her world records and runway work with Alexander McQueen; Milton Glaser, the iconic designer behind the I Love New York logo; Billy Graham, the legendary evangelist; and Brenda Laurel. The mix of speakers suggests programming spanning design, athletics, faith, and related fields.

Vancouver, Canada
1998
5 speakers
5 talks
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Topics Covered

Belonging & Inclusion (Culture)1
Content & Storytelling (Marketing)1
Creative Thinking1
Design Thinking1
Purpose Driven Business1
Representation & Allyship1
Thought Leadership1
Visionary Leadership1
Wellbeing & Mental Health1

Industries

Media & Publishing2
Consumer Goods (CPG)1
Consumer Technology1
Corporate Training & L&D1
Foundations & Philanthropy1
Government & Public Sector1
Higher Education1
Luxury & Fashion1

Talks

5 talks from this event

Life in the deep oceans

David Gallo
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Changing my legs - and my mindset

Aimee Mullins
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On technology and faith

Billy Graham
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Using design to make ideas new

Milton Glaser
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Why not make video games for girls?

Brenda Laurel
1998Watch